Which excerpts from "Energy and the National Goals-A Crisis of Confidence" present examples of bias in the speech? (Select all that apply.)

A. Ten days ago, I had planned to speak to you again about a very important subject-energy.

B. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose.

C. In little more than two decades we've gone from a position of energy independence to one in which almost half the oil we use comes from foreign countries.

D. But after listening to the American people, I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America.

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Cecilia Lee

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1 September, 01:14

Which excerpts from "Energy and the National Goals-A Crisis of Confidence" present examples of bias in the speech? (Select all that apply.)

A. Ten days ago, I had planned to speak to you again about a very important subject-energy.

B. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose.

C. In little more than two decades we've gone from a position of energy independence to one in which almost half the oil we use comes from foreign countries.

D. But after listening to the American people, I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America.

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Janelle Todd · Answer 1

On July 1979, President Jimmy Carter delivered the speech "Energy and the National Goals-A Crisis of Confidence". He addressed the nation via live TV.

Question: Which excerpts from "Energy and the National Goals-A Crisis of Confidence" present examples of bias in the speech? (Select all that apply.)

Answer:

B. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose. (this shows a preconception towards life)

D. But after listening to the American people, I have been reminded again that all the legislation in the world can't fix what's wrong with America. (This shows a prejudice towards America)